Tyre Wear - How many miles on a set?

**istate75** · 09-01-2015,03:12 PM

I know this has been discussed on the forum before, but thought a fresh post would be simpler.

I have a 2.0D S Line Avant Multitronic with S-Line suspension and 19" wheels that has just had it's 2nd service by Audi at 38,000 miles (it's 19 months old).

They have advised that the tyres are 3mm all round. I'm really confused by this as they are the original tyres (Pirellis). Shouldn't the front tyres wear out quicker that the back?

Almost all my mileage is on the motorway.

My last A6 managed around 25k on the front and 50k on the back when I changed them at around 2-2.5mm.

Any thoughts?

**Guest 2** · 09-01-2015,03:17 PM

38,000 on 19" tyres is exceptionally good.

What was your last A6 in terms of engine, trans, tyre size etc?

**istate75** · 09-01-2015,03:24 PM

My last one was an 56 2.0D S-Line Avant manual with S-Line suspension and 18" wheels. The tyres were continentals (I remember because I had to put 4 on it a couple of months before I sold it!)

**Guest 2** · 09-01-2015,03:27 PM

The bigger the wheel the less miles you'll get, your older car would've been lighter too.

Did you check the wear ratings for both tyres? You'll probably find the Pirelli has a smaller treadwear rating compared to the Continentials.

**RickT** · 09-01-2015,03:45 PM

There are so many factors, road surface type, pressure, compound,size, temps, tyre model (dot) etc etc..

**M1tchy** · 09-01-2015,04:27 PM

Have you got quattro? Could be why they are all wearing at the same rate?

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**DB22** · 09-01-2015,04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Chris

The bigger the wheel the less miles you'll get, your older car would've been lighter too.

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I'm not convinced: a larger circumference will require far less rotations and therefore reduced contact per square inch of tire over a certain distance. Older cars are typically heavier than their modern counterparts too.